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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.12, 1,265.79 and 330.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.12, 1,265.79 and 330.76 is: 495.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.12 : 1,265.79 = 330.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.12/1,265.79 = 330.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.12x = 1,265.79 × 330.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.12x = 418,672.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,672.70/844.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.99

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